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2021 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 2021 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed2021 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
1,567
across 310 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
26,698
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2,121
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
82

2021 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 1,567, most-reported first

2021 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Tesla Model Y1,05238231569.4
2Ford F-1509747629163.2
3Jeep Wrangler9014615365.6
4Chevrolet Silverado 1500781628469.6
5Ford Bronco Sport6712816265.0
6RAM 15006652615162.3
7Tesla Model 365517221367.9
8GMC Sierra 1500533567468.5
9Toyota Highlander487524060.2
10Volkswagen Atlas4533017161.3
11Chevrolet Tahoe4312516468.5
12Hyundai Palisade422276262.9
13Honda Pilot4163310163.1
14Ford Explorer4092826266.8
15Jeep Grand Cherokee399512057.7
16Toyota RAV4381151054.3
17Chrysler Pacifica359197261.9
18Kia Seltos354322162.9
19Kia Telluride346345057.9
20Ford Mustang Mach E340913463.1
21Ford Escape3323519267.9
22Volkswagen ID.43261011266.7
23Honda CR-V318374266.6
24GMC Yukon3012913470.0
25Subaru Outback29354049.4
26Jeep Gladiator287218261.3
27Nissan Rogue2751510267.9
28Ford Ecosport256113161.1
29Ford F-150 Hybrid246160038.7
30Kia Sorento235154159.5
31Ford Expedition2273312164.8
32Kia Soul226232165.1
33Ford Bronco2221220466.0
34Honda Accord217284166.2
35Subaru Forester20750043.8
36GMC Yukon Xl2011312469.7
37Chevrolet Trailblazer189174057.4
38Dodge Durango187107061.4
39Chevrolet Suburban1841712468.5
40Toyota Corolla184101052.4
41Toyota Venza18231046.8
42Tesla Model S1751241465.1
43Toyota Redundant Sienna16502053.0
44Hyundai Santa Fe16477159.7
45Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport1621214057.9
46Ford F-250 Sd162913159.8
47Kia K5160146059.9
48Toyota Camry15441055.4
49Jeep Cherokee150264064.9
50Polestar Polestar 214735265.1
51GMC Acadia14672159.3
52Mazda CX-514380044.5
53Honda Civic139124056.0
54Honda Passport13367368.1
55Volkswagen Tiguan132135056.6
56Honda Odyssey132178266.6
57Hyundai Elantra12936262.9
58Nissan Sentra12953059.6
59Hyundai Sonata127144164.0
60Chevrolet Blazer12581051.3

Showing the 60 most-reported of 1,567 2021 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.